Hiring and access to working capital are the main challenges for UK aerospace suppliers, says a director at industry lobbying group ADS.

China conducted the first flight of a domestically developed 3D-printed turbojet engine in November 2025.

Recruiting production workers has long been a headache for the French industry—which includes critical suppliers for Airbus and CFM International.

Austria-based FACC has developed improved production techniques for cabin monuments such as galleys, lavatories and overhead stowage bins.

Embraer said its commercial aviation division delivered 78 jets in 2025, with more E175s delivered, but fewer E190-E2s and E195-E2s.

Customer demand has made the Airbus A321neo the most successful single-aisle aircraft, currently representing 64% of all A320neo-family orders.

Taiwan’s EVA Air has announced plans to acquire four Boeing 787-9s, while also extending the lease terms for its 777-300ERs and launching a cabin retrofit.

China’s Juneyao Air and Spring Airlines have separately signed purchase agreements with Airbus to acquire a combined 55 A320neo-family aircraft.